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Despite New Western Recognition of Palestine, the Israeli Gov’t is Coming for the West Bank
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Despite New Western Recognition of Palestine, the Israeli Gov’t is Coming for the West Bank

Mohammed Samaana

Belfast (Special to Informed Comment; feature) – As a native Palestinian, visiting my homeland is not just about seeing family and friends. It’s also about […]

An Unquenchable Thirst: The coming Water Scarcity

An Unquenchable Thirst: The coming Water Scarcity

09/24/2025 By Frida Berrigan

Middle East Studies Assn. Statement Concerning Trump’s 2025 Travel Bans

Middle East Studies Assn. Statement Concerning Trump’s 2025 Travel Bans

09/24/2025 By Middle East Studies Association

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US domestic extremists a bigger risk than foreign terrorism, but guess who Trump & GOP Coddle?

US domestic extremists a bigger risk than foreign terrorism, but guess who Trump & GOP Coddle?

By David Alpher | (The Conversation) | – – Take America back from those who have stolen it. Protect America from those who want to […]

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Foreign Policy
Multi-Trillion Dollar Bridge to Nowhere in the Greater Middle East

Multi-Trillion Dollar Bridge to Nowhere in the Greater Middle East

By Andrew J. Bacevich | ( Tomdispatch.com ) | – – We have it on highest authority: the recent killing of Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar […]

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Bill of Rights
Dear Mr. Holder: Why Ed Snowden can't get a Fair Trial in your National Security State

Dear Mr. Holder: Why Ed Snowden can’t get a Fair Trial in your National Security State

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Former US Attorney General Eric Holder said in an interview that what NSA whistle blower Edward […]

Juan Cole

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
Let's Fight ISIL, but Without Help of Any Kurds: Turkey to US

Let’s Fight ISIL, but Without Help of Any Kurds: Turkey to US

Via TeleSur | – – Ankara is angered by Washington’s support for Kurdish fighters in Syria in the fight against [the so-called] Islamic State group […]

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Israel/ Palestine
Israeli cabinet confirms far, far Right Lieberman as minister of defense

Israeli cabinet confirms far, far Right Lieberman as minister of defense

Ma’an News Agency | – – BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — The Israeli Cabinet unanimously confirmed the appointment of far-right politician Avigdor Lieberman as defense minister on […]

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Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
ISIS and Israel on the Golan Heights

ISIS and Israel on the Golan Heights

By Sam Brennan | ( Open Democracy ) | – – The Yarmouk Valley is run by ISIS – and left alone by Israel. This […]

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On Memorial Day, US Troops at War with ISIL near Mosul

On Memorial Day, US Troops at War with ISIL near Mosul

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – On Memorial Day, it is as well to remember that US troops are still at war. […]

Juan Cole

Corruption
Corruption: Israeli Police recommends prosecuting wife of PM Netanyahu

Corruption: Israeli Police recommends prosecuting wife of PM Netanyahu

Israel Broadcast Authority news | (Video Report) | – – “Israel Police submits file to Jerusalem district attorney: enough evidence for Prime Minister’s wife to […]

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censorship
Does billionaire-funded lawsuit against Gawker create playbook for punishing press?

Does billionaire-funded lawsuit against Gawker create playbook for punishing press?

By Clay Calvert | (The Conversation) | – – Word last week that Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel bankrolled wrestler Hulk Hogan’s invasion-of-privacy lawsuit against […]

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